Robotics & Coding
From LEGO play at 5 to a competition team at 16.
A path from first motorised builds to real programming and robotics competitions. Each step builds the logic, patience and problem-solving the next one needs.
This is our own guide to how a skill typically progresses in Dubai. The centres named are examples of where each stage is taught — they aren't partners, they haven't reviewed this, and the costs are general market ranges rather than prices quoted by them. Always check current fees with the centre.
- Level 14–6 yrsSpark
Sensory STEM & LEGO play — building, cause and effect.
Typical cost at this stage: ~AED 120 / class — a general guide, not a quote
Places that teach it: Knowledge Hub, early-years STEM labs
🎯 Milestone: Builds a first motorised model
- Level 27–9 yrsBuilder
Block coding (Scratch) and simple robots.
Typical cost at this stage: ~AED 140 / class — a general guide, not a quote
Places that teach it: iCodejr, Mindspark
🎯 Milestone: Programs a first working robot
- Level 310–12 yrsMaker
VEX IQ / LEGO Spike plus intro Python.
Typical cost at this stage: Term AED 1,500–2,500 — a general guide, not a quote
Places that teach it: Pure Minds, Ednex
🎯 Milestone: Enters FIRST LEGO League
- Level 413–15 yrsEngineer
Python / C++, Arduino, team robotics.
Typical cost at this stage: Term AED 2,000–3,000 — a general guide, not a quote
Places that teach it: Ednex advanced, school teams
🎯 Milestone: Competes with a robotics team
- Level 516–18 yrsPre-pro
AI and advanced robotics, portfolio, competitions.
Typical cost at this stage: Project-based — a general guide, not a quote
Places that teach it: Clevered, university partners
🎯 Milestone: Portfolio for university / internship